Culinary Lead: Food Service & Prep (Dining)

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University in Palo Alto is seeking a Food Service Worker to perform a variety of cooking and prep tasks in a dining hall, coordinating with assistants to ensure efficient service. You will prepare hot foods, help manage leftovers, and support inventory and deliveries under supervision.

The role requires at least three years in kitchen work, strong English communication, and the ability to obtain a California Food Handler Certificate within 90 days of hire, with compensation under the

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Ability to read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries.
• If handling food, California Food Handler Training Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot foods including entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces, and gravies.
• In a small dining hall, may prepare all menu items.
• Coordinates work of helpers.
• Orders supplies from storeroom as needed.
• Stores and records leftovers and discusses use with supervisor.
• Receives, marks, records and verifies deliveries against orders, reports discrepancies to management.

Skills

English communication

Computerized ordering

Food handler certification

Job description

Stanford University in Palo Alto is seeking a Food Service Worker to perform a variety of cooking and prep tasks in a dining hall, coordinating with assistants to ensure efficient service. You will prepare hot foods, help manage leftovers, and support inventory and deliveries under supervision.

The role requires at least three years in kitchen work, strong English communication, and the ability to obtain a California Food Handler Certificate within 90 days of hire, with compensation under the